stimulator
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5.3
- noun
- /ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtər/
- Specialized
:
estimulador
- In Patients 14, 17, 20, 21, and 22, independent use of the stimulator would not cause major difficulties.
- electrical stimulator
- implantable stimulator
- nerve stimulator
But it's also tools like vulva massagers, prostate massagers, air stimulators, thrusters.
- But it's also tools like vulva massagers, prostate massagers, air stimulators, thrusters.
- They call it the Smart Muscle Stimulator, which is true since the app that goes with it is amazing.
- Like right now I can imagine that there are little stimulators in the spinal cord for sake of restoring movement to paralyze people.
Examples
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A totally implanted stimulator was used to convert the muscle from fast-twitch to slow-twitch muscle.
Academic text (1992) -
After confirming muscle contraction, the stimulator was detached and the incisions were closed using 4-0 vicryl suture.
Academic text (2011) -
The subject can also activate an emergency stop button to immediately shut down the stimulator system.
Academic text (1991) -
After completion of the stimulator, its evaluation was carried out in the clinical environment.
Academic text (1992) -
With at least one foot switch connected, the stimulator operates in a walking-rate-dependent mode.
Academic text (1992) -
The purpose of the clinical evaluation of the stimulator was to determine its performance in therapeutic and orthotic use.
Academic text (1992) -
They call it the Smart Muscle Stimulator, which is true since the app that goes with it is amazing.
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A specially designed chair and electrical stimulator were fabricated for FNS-induced KE resistance exercise.
Academic text (1991) -
The ribbon cable delivers stimulus from the stimulator to individual intramuscular electrodes.
Academic text (2001) -
The doctor explained that the stimulator would help increase the nerve activity in her leg.
Synonyms
3
5.0
Something that makes activity or interest increase
3
8.4
A machine that sends small electric pulses to muscles to reduce pain or help them recover
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4.5
A drug that makes the body or mind more active for a short time
A device that starts or increases electrical and biological activity
A medicine or substance that makes the body more active for a short time
Someone or something that causes excitement in people and action in systems
Antonyms
- Specialized
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6.0
A substance that slows down and can stop chemical reactions in the body or in a lab
How Stimulating
- Specialized
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5.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word stimulator comes from the Latin stimulus, meaning 'goad' or 'push', and the ending -or, meaning 'one that does'. So a stimulator is something that 'pushes' activity, like a device or drug that increases action in a part of the body.